Vaccine Development

Studies from B.M. Kinsey and colleagues provide new data on vaccine development

Published in Vaccine Weekly, November 10th, 2010

"Cocaine abuse is an ongoing and serious problem that has led to the growth of a brutal criminal enterprise, particularly in the Americas and Europe," investigators in the United States report.

"At present, there are no effective pharmacological agents available to treat the addiction by blocking cocaine or reversing its effects. In order to help motivated addicts conquer their addiction, vaccines against cocaine are being developed and one has progressed to clinical trials," wrote B.M. Kinsey and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "This article will discuss the concept of antidrug vaccines in general, the successes and limitations of the various...

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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2010-11-10)

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